Working on Recovery
With the continuance of my recovery in the “real-world”, I have discovered some incredibly frustrating parts of a largely simplistic plan. When it comes to getting clean and staying clean, the bottom line is “Don’t Use” which seems obvious, but for struggling addicts like myself, it is more of a daunting task. I have found solace and the capability of staying clean from within the comfort of my own home surrounded by my children and loving wife. With the pandemic still in full swing, I was furloughed from my position at a well-established company. I have been cooking and involved in the hospitality world for more than half of my life and the atmosphere always drew me in seemingly due to the addictive lifestyle.
Although my children are still learning remotely from our home, I still entertain the thought that I will be back in the workforce full-swing eventually. I have applied to innumerable positions remotely as a way to bring in pay. With my wife working full-time and the main bread-winner in our household, it made more sense for me to stay home with our children while she continued her flourishing career.
With my complete humility in full practice, I have considered all job types and fields. Although I have been unsuccessful in finding a full-time paying job, I have managed to get hold of some “gigs” that pay some. My main concern (as is the concern of my family) is what will…